siSwati Home Language - Term 1 - Week 3

Today, we will explore a short story together. Shared reading allows us to read as a group, helping each other understand the text. As we read, we will make predictions about what might happen next. This is an important skill because it helps us think about the story and engage with the characters.

Let's read a short text about a boy named Sipho who finds a mysterious box in the garden. After reading the first few sentences, I will ask, 'What do you think is inside the box?' This encourages you to think about the story and share your ideas. Remember, there are no wrong answers when making predictions!

Now, I will read another short story about a girl named Thandi who wants to bake a cake. As I read, I will pause and ask you to predict what ingredients she might need. We will discuss your ideas as a class. This will help us practice our speaking and listening skills while also building our understanding of the text.

For your independent practice, I want you to write your own short story about a pet. After writing a few sentences, make a prediction about what your pet will do next. Remember to use correct punctuation and spacing. Once you finish, share your story with a partner and discuss your predictions.

• To read silently
• To read together and discuss
• To memorize the text
• To write a summary

Answer: To read together and discuss

Shared reading is meant to engage learners in discussion and comprehension of the text.

• Guess randomly
• Think about the story
• Ignore the text
• Read the ending first

Answer: Think about the story

Making predictions involves considering the information presented in the story.

Answer: Sipho or Thandi

Both characters were introduced in the stories we discussed during the lesson.

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• !
• ?
• ,

Answer: ?

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is asking something.

Answer: Your own prediction (e.g., toys, candy, etc.)

This question encourages personal engagement and creativity in predicting.

• Reading alone
• Making predictions
• Ignoring the text
• Writing summaries

Answer: Making predictions

Making predictions helps us engage with the text and think critically.

• Hide it
• Share it with a partner
• Throw it away
• Keep it a secret

Answer: Share it with a partner

Sharing stories allows for discussion and further predictions.